insignia
[ in-sig-nee-uh ]
/ ɪnˈsɪg ni ə /
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noun, formally a plural of insigne, but usually used as a singular with plural in·sig·ni·a or in·sig·ni·as.
a badge or distinguishing mark of office or honor: a military insignia.
a distinguishing mark or sign of anything: an insignia of mourning.
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Also insigne.
Origin of insignia
usage note for insignia
Insignia, originally the plural of Latin insigne, began to be used as a singular in the 18th century, and the plural insignias appeared shortly thereafter. All uses— insignia as a singular or plural and insignias as a plural—are fully standard. The singular insigne still occurs, but insignia is more common.
Words nearby insignia
inside voice, insidious, insight, insightful, insigne, insignia, insignificance, insignificancy, insignificant, insincere, insincerity
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British Dictionary definitions for insignia
insignia
/ (ɪnˈsɪɡnɪə) /
noun plural -nias or -nia
a badge or emblem of membership, office, or dignity
a distinguishing sign or mark
Also called (rare): insigne (ɪnˈsɪɡniː)
Word Origin for insignia
C17: from Latin: marks, badges, from insignis distinguished by a mark, prominent, from in- ² + signum mark
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